August 10, 2017 at 5:30 PM - Bradley County Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order - Chairman Dillard
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2. Invocation - Dr. Mark Williams, Pastor, North Cleveland Church of God
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3. Pledge to Flag
Discussion:
The pledge was led by Mr. Ted Bryson.
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4. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.a. Meeting Agenda
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4.b. Minutes
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4.c. Bids
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4.c.1. Roof Replacement Bid for Black Fox, Charleston and Walker Valley.
Recommended Motion(s):
motion to accept the lowest bids Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.d. Policy Review
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4.d.1. Policy 1.407 - School District Records - 2nd reading
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Motion to make the recommended changes in the attached policy Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.d.2. Policy 2.703 - Audits - 2nd reading
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Motion to make the recommended changes in the attached policy Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.d.3. Policy 3.202 - Emergency Preparedness Plan - 2nd reading
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Motion to make the recommended changes in the attached policy Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.d.4. Policy 5.200(BCS) 5.201(TSBA) - Separation Practices for NON-TENURED Teachers - 2nd reading
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to change the descriptor code from 5.200 to 5.201 (to match TSBA) and to make the recommended changes in the attached policy. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.d.5. Policy 5.201(BCS) 5.200(TSBA) - Separation Practices for TENURED Teachers - 2nd reading
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to change the descriptor code from 5.201 to 5.200 (to match TSBA) and to make the recommended changes in the attached policy. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.d.6. Policy 5.203 - Non-Renewal(BCS) Recommendations and File Transfers (TSBA) - 2nd reading
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the TSBA sample policy 5.203 since BCS policy 5.203 (Non-Renewal) was incorporated into policy 5.201 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.d.7. Policy 5.600 - Staff Rights & Responsibilities - 2nd reading
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Motion to make the recommended changes in the attached policy Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.d.8. Policy 5.701 - Substitute Teachers - 2nd reading
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to make the recommended changes in the attached policy Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.e. Bus Route Transfers
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4.e.1. Bus Route Transfer #30
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4.e.2. Bus Route Transfer #12
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4.f. Budget Amendment
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4.f.1. Fund 177 (Education Capital Projects) for Lake Forest Middle School Construction Project
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4.f.2. Bank Account per TCA 66-34-104 - Tricon, Inc contract on LFMS project
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4.g. Health Science Classes at Middle School
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4.h. Field Trips
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4.h.1. WVHS-Tybee Island, GA
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4.h.2. WVHS-Burghausen, Germany
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5. Persons Requesting to Address the Board on Agenda Items
Discussion:
No one signed up to address the Board.
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6. Director of Schools Report
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6.a. Leadership Academy at Valley View Elem School - Corey Limburg, Principal
Discussion:
Corey Limburg, Principal from Valley View Elementary School, told the Board about the Leadership Academy at Valley View Elementary School. Dr. Cash called him in the spring with an idea. The idea was to create a Leadership Academy model at an elementary school. Mr. Limburg took on the challenge. The Academy is for 5th graders. The plan is to prepare them for middle school and to be leaders. Key components of the plan are Rigor in the classroom, Engagement, Student Feedback, Leadership and Behavior, and Community Service. The Academy will help student to be leaders in school and beyond. The Bradley Cleveland Education Foundation has been a believer in the program and has contributed to the program. A part of the program is chromebooks for every student. They are raising money and have had many contributors.
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7. Request for the Board to give authority to the Director of Schools to enter into lease negotiations with proposed tenants to the PIE Innovation Center.
Recommended Motion(s):
motion for the Board to give authority to the Director of Schools to enter into lease negotiations with proposed tenants to the PIE Innovation Center Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Request for the Board to give the Director of Schools authority to enter into a lease agreement for GOAL Academy to temporarily be housed at the Westmore Church of God property.
Recommended Motion(s):
motion for the Board to give the Director of Schools authority to enter into a lease agreement for GOAL Academy to temporarily be housed at the Westmore Church of God property Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. PIE Innovation Center Architect recommendation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Policy Review - Vicki Beaty
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.a. Policy 2.800 - Expenditure of Funds - 1st reading
Discussion:
additional change On line 11 - add "state". It will now read with all state and federal ....
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10.b. Policy 2.803 - Salary Deductions - 1st reading
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10.c. Policy 5.117 - Teacher Tenure - 1st reading
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10.d. Policy 5.501 - Complaints and Grievances - 1st reading
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10.e. Policy 6.402 - Physical Examinations and Immunizations - 1st reading
Discussion:
additional changes Line 8 - delete "This applies to kindergarten, first grade, sixth grade and other student for whom there is no health record; and Line 17 - delete "Screening test for vision, hearing, and lice will be conducted". Add "Screening test as required by the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee Department of Health will be conducted.
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11. Insurance Committee - Rodney Dillard
Discussion:
Chairman Dillard named Amanda Lee as Chair or the Insurance Committee that is being formed. Sarah Crispin will also serve. Dr. Cash and Mr. Dillard will look for two or three more to be a part of the committee. This committee will explore the options for insurance.
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12. Announcements - The Board will attend the TSBA Fall District meeting on Thursday, September 14th. So, the September Board meeting has been moved to Tuesday, September 12th at 5:30pm. There will be no work session during September.
Discussion:
Chairman Dillard said that he got a letter that Lake Forest Middle School
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13. Agenda Items for the Next Board Meeting
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14. Adjournment - Chairman Dillard
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